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Morris Micklewhite and The Tangerine Dress by Christine BaldacchinoA young boy faces adversity from classmates when he wears an orange dress at school, but things begin to change for him after he uses his imagination to paint a fantastic picture that he shares with his classmates. Ages 4 - 8 |
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I Am Enough by Grace ByersShares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Ages 3 - 8
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Henry and The Bully by Nancy L. CarlsonWhen a bully starts stealing Henry's soccer ball at recess, the little mouse doesn't know what to do; after trying to ask for assistance from his mother and teacher, Henry stumbles onto a secret that helps him find his own solution to the bully problem. Ages 5 - 8 |
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Llama Llama and The Bully Goat by Anna DewdneyFollowing their teacher's lead, Llama Llama speaks to Gilroy Goat and tells him he should not act like a bully on the playground. Ages 2- 6
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Jacob's New Dress by Sarah HoffmanA heartwarming tale that speaks to the unique challenges faced by boys who do not identify with traditional gender roles follows the experiences of young Jacob, who loves playing dress-up but who is told by his peers and parents that he cannot wear a dress to school. Ages 4 - 8 |
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The Recess Queen by Alexis O'NeillMean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different...Until a new kid came to school! Ages 4 - 8 |
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Strictly No Elephants by Lisa MantchevWhen the local Pet Club will not admit his tiny pet elephant, a little boy discovers a way to help everyone understand that pets, like all friends, come in many shapes and sizes. Ages 4 - 8
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Oliver Button is a Sissy by Tomie DePaolaA rerelease of 1979 classic follows the endeavors of a little boy who is bullied as a result of his love for the arts before a remarkable performance on stage gives him the chance to pursue his dreams. Ages 4-8
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Noni Speaks Up by Heather Hartt-SussmanStanding by silently in fear while her friend is routinely bullied, Noni realizes that doing nothing is making her feel worse and gathers the courage to take matters into her own hands. Ages 5 - 8
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Chrysanthemum by Kevin HenkesChrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it. Ages 4 - 8 |
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Goggles! by Ezra Jack KeatsTwo boys must outsmart the neighborhood bullies before they can enjoy their new treasure, a pair of lens-less motorcycle goggles. Ages 5 - 9
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by Leo Lionni
When his school of fish is attacked by a big tuna, Swimmy goes out on his own and discovers the wonders of the sea, so when he finds a new school, he helps them find a way to venture out and stand up to to the bigger fish. Ages 3 -8 |
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Just Kidding by Trudy LudwigWith help from his father, older brother, and teacher, D.J. learns how to handle a classmate who claims that his mean-spirited "teasing" is just a joke, in a title that looks at relational aggression from the author of My Secret Bully. Ages 5 - 10
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Marlene, Marlene, Queen of Mean by Jane LynchThe Emmy Award-winning actress and singer from Glee and a clinical psychologist present the story of a mean-spirited bully who rules the playground and school until a big boy stands up to her and says what everyone else has been too fearful to say. Ages 3 - 7 |
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Get Up, Stand Up by Cedella MarleyThe author of One Love and Three Little Birds presents a latest adaptation of one of her music icon father’s songs, depicting a young girl who responds to teasing and intimidation with kindness and peaceful, loving action. Ages 3 - 8
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Martha Walks The Dog by Susan MeddaughWhile on one of her beloved walks, Martha investigates a recently sold house down the street, only to find a big, mean blustering tough-dog named Bob, and Martha must keep her wits about her to protect her buddies and herself from the savage bully. Ages 4 - 8
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Say Something by Peggy MossA child who never says anything when other children are being teased or bullied finds herself in their position one day when jokes are made at her expense and no one speaks up. Ages 5 -10
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Bullyby Patricia PolaccoSixth-grade friends Lyla and Jamie, both new to their school, stand up for each other when a clique of popular girls bullies them online. Ages 7 - 12
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The Smallest Girl in The Smallest Grade by Justin RobertsSally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention. Ages 3 - 6
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At his new school, quiet Rumi feels small and unwelcome, and a few kids bully him for being different and wearing bright shoes. He finds refuge beneath the old willow tree by the playground and builds his own world of hope and dreams of belonging.
One day, when Rumi is made a target again, one of his classmates bravely steps in to defend him. It’s in that moment of solidarity Rumi’s class finally realizes that under the shade of the willow tree, all are welcome, and they create a space they can all play in—together. |
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Ginny Louise and The School Showdown by Tammi SauerThree school troublemakers meet their match in a new student whose unwavering cheerfulness overcomes their bullying tactics, in a story that combines rhyming wordplay and engaging animal illustrations. Ages 5 - 8 |
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by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Interacting with other animals in mean-spirited ways, a little bull calls names and behaves in an intimidating manner until his bullying behavior is brought to his attention. Ages 3 - 7 |
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Lili Macaroni by Nicole TestaLili Macaroni loves every feature she has inherited from a family member, but when she starts kindergarten she is teased for those very traits. Burdened by unhappiness, she creates a polka-dotted butterfly and imagines it flying her sorrows away -- and finds she has introduced a powerful tool for conversations about emotions, self-esteem, and resilience. Ages 4 - 8
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How to Be a Lion by Ed VereWhen Leonard the lion and his friend Marianne, a duck, are confronted by a pack of lion bullies, they find a creative way to stand up for themselves. Ages 4 - 8
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Chrissa Stands Strong by Mary CasanovaAs Chrissa and her friends practice so they can try out for the swim team in the fall, someone starts sending them mean text messages and emails, and then Chrissa's brother Tyler has a terrible accident. Ages 6 - 12 |
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Fort by Cynthia C. DeFeliceWhen older boys tear apart the fort where they have been enjoying a wonderful summer, Wyatt and Augie team up with another bullied kid to exact revenge, with unexpected consequences. Ages 9 - 12 |
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Poison Ivy by Amy Goldman KossIn a government class three popular girls undergo a mock trial for their ruthless bullying of a classmate. Ages 11 and up
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by Niki Lenz
After she grows tired of being labeled a "bully," Bernice Buttman is left by her mother to stay with her aunt, who is a nun, and decides to become a model citizen. Ages 8 - 12 |
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Blubber by Judy Blume
Jill goes along with the rest of the fifth-grade class in tormenting a classmate and then finds out what it is like when she, too, becomes a target. Ages 8 - 12 |
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Jake Drake, Bully Buster by Andrew Clements.Fourth-grader Jake Drake relates how he comes to terms with SuperBully Link Baxter, especially after they are assigned to be partners on a class project. Ages 7 - 10 |
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Dinosaur Boy by Cory Putman OakesSprouting a tail and spikes over the summer before fifth grade, Sawyer, a boy with the dinosaur gene, is bullied in school, but when his tormentors begin to disappear, it is up to Sawyer, his best friend Elliot, and a mysterious new girl to rescue them from a galactically horrible fate. Ages 9 and up |
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Secret Identity by Wendelin Van DraanenTired of the abuse that he's suffered because of bully Bubba Bixby, fifth-grader Nolan Byrd allows his inner super hero to emerge, inspired by a class project. Shredderman is born, and Nolan springs into action, armed with a computer, a cleverly concealed digital camera, and his own top-secret Web page. Ages 8 - 11 |
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Say It Out Loud
by Allison Varnes Always quiet due to her stutter, Charlotte Andrews must find her voice, face her fears and stand up for what’s right as she writes anonymous encouraging letters to save the school play and her best friendship. (Ages 8 - 12)
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The No More Bullying Book for Kids : Become Strong, Happy, and Bully-Proof by Vanessa Green Allen
| Being bullied hurts and it's easy to feel as though you don't have any power, which can be scary and lonely. But you're not powerless, and you're definitely not alone. Here you'll find the information you need to know about bullying as well as tips and tricks for dealing with specific situations when you or someone you know is being bullied. | | | |
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Start now! : You Can Make a Difference by Chelsea ClintonDiscusses the many ways children can make a positive change in the world, including planting more trees to reduce global warming, protecting endangered animals and their habitats, fighting food waste, and standing up to bullies. Ages 9 - 13
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Dealing With Bullying by Holly DuhigWhat does it feel like to be bullied? If you're being bullied, who can you talk to, and what can you do to make the situation better? Using a relatable, scrapbook-style format, this volume helps readers answer these and other common questions about dealing with bullying. Ages 6 - 10 |
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We Want You to Know: Kids Talk About Bullying by Deborah EllisPresents interviews with students who have been bullied, as they describe their experiences with peers, parents, teachers, and school administrators, along with advice on the best methods that can be used to stop bullying behavior. Ages 8 -14
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Tough! by Erin FrankelThe three books in the series tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders' perspectives and how each character learns to face the challenge with the help of friends, peers and caring adults. Ages 7 - 10
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Why Are You Picking on Me?: Dealing With Bullies by John BursteinTeaches the nature of bullying, and suggests techniques for avoiding and overcoming bullies, including telling adults, keeping with friends, and confronting the situation. Ages 6 - 11
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by Addy Ferguson
Identifies different types of bullying, describes how bullying can affect people, and details what to do in case one is bullied. Ages 6 - 9 |
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My Life Beyond Bullying : A Mayo Clinic Patient Story by Hey Gee
| When some kids at Alex's new school start bullying him, he just wants to escape. He feels guilty and stressed about what's happening. But what can he do? The challenges Alex experienced are common. Still, there are important steps you can take when you or someone you know is being bullied. Find out how Alex gets help and discovers his life beyond bullying. Ages 8 - 12 | | | |
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Bullying by Jane LaceyTeaches young readers how to effectively deal with bullies and avoid giving in to peer pressure to bully others. Ages 8 - 12
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You Can Stop Bullying : Stand By or Stand Up? by Connie Colwell MillerIn this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Elizabeth witnesses John getting bullied. Will she stand by and let it happen, or will she stand up and help John? Readers make choices for Elizabeth and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Ages 5 - 8 |
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Stand Up to Bullying by Frank MurphyTeaches young readers about the value of being a good friend and the hazards of bullying. This book is intended to help build a foundation for students to develop into morally responsible, compassionate citizens and, with examples, show them how to make the choices that will let them grow into people of character. Ages 5 - 9 |
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My Secret Bully by Trudy LudwigMonica confides to her mother that her best friend Katie is treating her badly, and together they figure out what to do about it in a story that also includes a note to parents and teachers, as well as related resources. Ages 6 - 9 |
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A film by Gerry Orz
Inspired by a true story. When eleven year old Adam is bullied in his new town on his way to school, he begins to video journal his daily experiences. When he finally takes matters into his own hands, everyone around him is affected. His parents, his sister, the bully and his mother; they all pay a price for their actions.
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